Griffith Family Foundation

EIN 45-1863030 · NJ · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$8K Funds in TN, GA, DC +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Griffith Family Foundation based in NJ paid 10 grants totaling $52.2K to 10 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $8K, with a median of $8K. Its largest recipients included HOWARD UNIVERSITY, MEHARRY COLLEGE, and MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,316,052
Giving (latest yr)
$52,200
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$8K
Recipients
10
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Howard University$8,000
  • Meharry College$8,000
  • Meharry Medical College$8,000
  • Morehouse College$8,000
  • Spelman College$8,000

Where grants went

  • Tennessee$16,000 · 2 grants
  • Georgia$16,000 · 2 grants
  • District of Columbia$8,000 · 1 grant
  • New Jersey$7,200 · 3 grants
  • Virginia$5,000 · 1 grant
  • North Carolina$0 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (10)

Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN
Student Scholarship
$8,000
Howard University
Washington, DC
Student Scholarship
$8,000
Meharry College
Nashville, TN
Student Scholarship
$8,000
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
Student Scholarship
$8,000
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
Student Scholarship
$8,000
Pathways to College
Teaneck, NJ
Student Scholarship
$5,000
Hampton University
Hampton, VA
Student Scholarship
$5,000
St Paul's Choir Education
Hackensack, NJ
Student Scholarship
$1,200
Kean College
Union, NJ
Student Scholarship
$1,000
Bennett College
Greensboro, NC
Student Scholarship
$0

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Griffith Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Griffith Family Foundation reported 10 itemized grants totaling $52.2K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $8K (median $8K).

Recent recipients include HOWARD UNIVERSITY, MEHARRY COLLEGE, MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Griffith Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Griffith Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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